Manager, Production Engineering

Production Engineering Manager
Production Engineering & Facilities department, Koriyama Factory
Final Product Manufacturing International (FPMI) Japan
Koriyama, Japan

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence in production? Do you have a strong background in engineering and enjoy leading teams to achieve ambitious goals? If so, we are looking for a Production Engineering Manager to join our team at the Koriyama Factory. If this sounds like you, read on and apply today!

Your new role
As the Production Engineering Manager, you will drive, execute, and ensure smooth, efficient, and compliant factory operations. Other responsibilities include:

• Drive operational excellence on Koriyama Factory (also known as FPMI Japan) shop floors by meeting Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) targets for automated lines and ensuring equipment is maintained, validated, and available throughout its lifecycle.
• Define and align qualitative and quantitative engineering targets with Local Manufacturing (LM) strategy, maximizing team capability through cross-functional collaboration and effective resource planning.
• Lead continuous improvement and cLEAN®/Kaizen initiatives to boost productivity and efficiency while safeguarding quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Plan and manage mid- to long-term equipment lifecycle strategies, including maintenance, modifications, refurbishments, replacements, and major investments under the project. 
• Coach, develop, and motivate the Koriyama Factory Production Engineering (FPMI JP PE) team through daily support, performance dialogues, and skills development, while promoting work–life values.
• Ensure readiness for audits, new product launches, and handovers by standardizing engineering or Repair & Maintenance (R&M) processes, enforcing Engineering, Health, and Safety (EHS) and regulatory requirements, and acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME) during inspections.

Your new department
The position is based at the Koriyama Factory in the Production Engineering & Facilities (PE&F) department. The PE&F team is dedicated to ensuring the smooth operation of production processes while driving innovation and improvement. The department fosters a collaborative and dynamic atmosphere, where teamwork and continuous learning are highly valued. As part of this team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of production engineering at Novo Nordisk.

Your skills & qualifications
We are looking for a reliable and experienced professional who meets the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on engineering experience (ideally in production, maintenance, or automation), including at least 3 years in a people management role. 
• Proven experience working with AutoCAD for equipment or layout design and hands-on PLC systems (programming, troubleshooting and commissioning) to support automation and control activities.
• Proven experience or strong interest in process automation and continuous improvement (Kaizen/cLEAN®) in complex, global operations, with the ability to apply improvement tools and methodologies.
• Strong communication in English and Japanese for business level. 

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

郡山工場での勤務において、快適な就労環境を提供できるよう、様々な制度整備や取り組みがされています。

施設：社員食堂、フリードリンク（ジュースあり）、ジム設備、マッサージチェア、歓談スペース（ビリヤード、卓球台、ダーツあり）

休暇：有給休暇は入社日から使用可能（試用期間中でも可）。また、終日や半日以外にも1時間単位での取得も可能。有給休暇は40日（2年分）まで保持可。40日を超えた場合は積立休暇として別途保持が可能。各種特別休暇あり（例：看護等休暇は介護や看護以外に、お子様の学校行事なども含み、有給）

各種手当：通勤手当、住宅手当（管理職は対象外）、寒冷地手当、英語研修手当（条件あり）

産育休は男女ともに多くの社員が取得（東京本社も）、復職お祝い金もあり（産育休中に受け取る金額が給与より低いので、差額分を補填）

クラブ活動：最大2つまで補助金対象メンバーとして所属可（3つめ以降は補助金対象外として所属可）

直近の郡山工場でのクラブは、スノーボード、ボルダリング、釣り、バレーボール、キャンプ、ソフトボール、スポーツ観戦、映画鑑賞など。

キャリアパス：会社の辞令による異動はほぼゼロ、社員自身が自分でキャリアパスを考え、上司と相談して主体的に自己育成を行い、社内公募に応募してキャリアアップをしていく制度と文化が定着。年間の求人のうち、約25％ほどが社内公募で充足（東京本社と郡山の合計）

文化：NNwayに基づく採用や評価が浸透し、お互いを尊重した文明的なコミュニケーション（フィードバックはし合うが、適切な表現で伝える配慮のある関係）。年功序列ではなく個々人の努力や発言を大事にしつつ、競争よりも協力を重視する北欧文化。

Deadline
Until the completion of the recruitment. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Internal candidates are requested to inform their line manager when applying.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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